Medium is a popular online platform that allows users to share their thoughts, ideas, and stories with a wide audience. Many users are interested in writing for Medium publications but aren't sure how to contact the publication's creator. In this blog post, we'll go over the steps you can take to contact the creator of a Medium publication and express your interest in writing for their publication.
Step 1: Locate the publication To start, go to Medium – Where good ideas find you. and search for the publication you are interested in writing for. Click on the publication to access the publication's homepage.
Step 2: Find the contact information Once you are on the publication's homepage, look for a "Contact" or "About" link. This link will typically be located in the header or footer of the page. Click on the link to access the publication's contact information.
Step 3: Send an email Use the contact information provided to send an email to the publication's creator. Be sure to include your name, a brief introduction of yourself, and the reason for your email. Explain that you would like to contribute to the publication and why you think your writing would be a good fit.
Step 4: Show your work If possible, include links to your previous work or writing samples in the email. This will give the publication's creator an idea of your writing style and the quality of your work.
Step 5: Follow up If you don't hear back from the publication's creator within a reasonable amount of time, consider following up with another email.
It's important to keep in mind that Medium is a platform that is open to all, and the content creator may have different criteria to choose the writers or have a different way of communication. Therefore, it's best to follow the guidelines provided by the creator, and be polite and professional in your approach.
When reaching out to a Medium publication's creator, it is important to be professional, clear, and concise in your communication. Additionally, providing your previous work as a sample or portfolio of your writing abilities will increase your chances of getting accepted. Follow these steps and be persistent and you'll increase your chances of getting published on Medium.